> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lottielab.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lottielab.com/editor/organising-layers/layer-actions/delete-a-layer.md).

# Delete a layer

To delete a layer, you can do so in any of the following ways:

* From the canvas by right-clicking the layer the layer on the canvas to open the context menu, then selecting 'delete' from the options.
* From the layer panel by right-clicking the layer on the layer panel top open the context menu, then selecting 'delete' from the options.
* Using a keyboard shortcut by selecting the layer on the canvas or layer panel first, then hitting the '⌫' (MacOS) or 'Delete' (Windows) key to delete the layer.

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